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NEW Office of Aboriginal Initiatives Logo

May 17/13

The Office of Aboriginal Initiatives logo was designed by our own Aboriginal Student Support Coordinator (Brantford Campus), Bonnie Whitlow, who is a Mohawk woman, Bear Clan, from Six Nations. She gives this explanation of the meaning behind the logo.

“The logo is based on the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Celestial Skydome beadwork designs primarily found on our women’s leggings and skirts. The design reminds us of the Haudenosaunee creation story and how the first seeds of life on Earth were planted on the back of the turtle. The turtle is both our foundation for life and our teacher.

The golden rays of the sun symbolize enlightenment, learning and new beginnings.

The beaded purple flower evokes the Metis Nations beadwork designs and includes three lines representing our sustenance, the gifts of plant life from the Skyworld which encourage and sustain life. The entire design rests on the waters of life which is also consistent with the Celestial Skydome designs.